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Blooming Onion Bites

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We tried a new recipe over the weekend and it was so good I had to share.  Yes, another pinterest find.  You never know with those if they'll be good or not.  This one was a keeper!  I wasn't a big fan of the dipping sauce, I'd rather have ketchup (go figure to those who know me) but Phil really liked it.  Here's the recipe if you're interested!




Yum!

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Part of me did not want to try this recipe so I've been putting it off for a few weeks.  The reason being is I'm supposed to be on some sort of "diet" to loose the baby weight.  I decided to treat myself anyway.  They are pretty delicious and super easy to make.  :)

Before baking:


All done!




 
2 small tubes refrigerator buttermilk biscuits OR 1 tube Pillsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 C. syrup
1/3 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 C. chopped pecans, optional
1/4 C. chopped almonds, optional

Spray a fluted pan with non-stick spray. Combine the melted butter and syrup in a small bowl and set aside. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if desired).

Place about half of the syrup mixture in the bottom of the pan. Then sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture on top.

Lay the biscuits on the bottom of the pan, overlapping edges (closely together) to form a ring.

Top with remaining syrup and sugar mixtures.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool for 1 minute in the pan, then invert onto a serving platter and enjoy!

Mexican Stuffed Shells

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While on maternity leave I thought I'd try a few new recipes since I have the time.  I actually don't mind cooking after being home all day taking care of Remy.  It's a nice break in the day.  Phil comes home and hangs with Remy while I cook (not that I want to cook dinner every single night).  Last night I made Mexican Stuffed Shells.  It was freaking delicious!






Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 package low-sodium taco seasoning
4 oz. cream cheese
14-16 jumbo pasta shells
1.5 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup monterey jack cheese
3 green onions
Sour cream


Preheat oven to 350°.

In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.  Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.  While ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain. Set shells out individually on cutting board/baking sheet so that they don’t stick together.

Pour salsa on bottom of 9×13 baking dish.  Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place shells in 9×13 pan open side up. Cover shells with taco sauce.  Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 more minutes, with the foil removed.  Top with any condiments you’d like (green onions, black olives, etc.) Serve with sour cream and/or more salsa.

Greasy yummy food please!!!

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I have cheeseburgers, french fries and chipotle floating around in a circle above my head, teasing me… Ugh, I’m so craving bad things! The wedding is in 4 days, 4 DAYS!! I can’t stinkin believe it! I’m so ready for it to be here. Once it’s over I’m going to pig out on all bad things!! ;)